Hayward Holdings Inc (HAYW)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
HAYW
Hayward Holdings Inc
$13.11
+1.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.82B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$197.68
-1.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $266.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 7910% more annual revenue ($93.50B vs $1.17B). HAYW leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 8.3%. HAYW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.17. HAYW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
HAYW
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 28.7% YoY
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAYW
The strongest argument for HAYW centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HAYW
The primary concerns for HAYW are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAYW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
RTX is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HAYW scores higher overall (65/100 vs 59/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Hayward Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Hayward Holdings, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of various pool equipment and associated automation systems. The company is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
RTX Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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